West Hill High School - Annual Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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CREATIVE ENGLISH CLUB As Lance Barryman said: Make way! Sha- kespeare and Milton, Keats, Shelley, and all. Bright spirits of genius, lean from your paradise and welcome the... members of the Creative English Club . This year a vigorous group of budding artists gathered in Room 204 on Tuesdays to discuss writing. Although the many topics, including peotry, short story, and essay, were never exhausted, most of the members were after frequent explosive debates. The apex of this year's work formed about the healthy entries to the N. D. G. Arts and Letters Festival. The club gave an excellent representation. Giving of his free time, Dr. LeClaire was ever a source of aid and inspiration. We, the members, cannot thank Dr. LeClaire enough for his patience and kind supervision. There is little doubt that many. of the members will soon have their names in print. fWant Ad Section, Montreal Starj. A. Hartman, Xl-D CAMERA CLUB This year saw the continuation of the great work done last year in organizing the Camera Club. The main purpose of the club was to create and develop an interest in all phases of photography. Many well-spent hours were taken up in the dark-room as well as in the discussion periods at our meetings, which were held every second Wednesday. There were several very interesting slide lectures and films. We, in the club, wish to thank Mr. Rivard, the club advisor, for his generosity in time and knowledge. The executive this year was: Joe Richardson, President, Dough Hughes, Vice Presidentg Wil- liam Cox, Secretary-Treasurer. Dough Hughes CURRENT EVENTS CLUB This year's Current Events Club had an excellent turnout of students eager to discuss various world affairs. Under the leadership of President, Sidney Altman, we expressed our opinions on recent controversial events. Occa- sionally, we were fortunate enough to have guest speakers. The most important factor contribut- ing to the club's success though, was the inte- rested participation on the part of the students. We would like to thank Mr. Carter for the valuable time he gave up to aid us. Judy Moscovitz Secretary WEST HILL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB The tension mounted, hearts beat faster, and everything was a hurry of excitement behind the close.d curtains. The signal was given, the lights were dimmed and the curtains parted on the first act of a play put on by West Hill students. The name of the play? Junior Miss , a comedy in three acts. The time? January 27 and 28, 1956, two big days in the lives of the students who helped make the play a good one. The play was a great success, and went on with nary a hitch. The cast and crew were jittery and nervous before the play, but when the curtains parted everyone settled down to work. It was hard work for all and especially for those who had never put on a play before. There was many a big sigh from a few when the curtain closed for the last time but I know that the majority of them secretly wished that it could be extended a few more nights. The plot of the story is centered around a family of four living in a New York apartment. Lois fBetty Yorkersj is a girl of sixteen and very popular with the boys. Her sister Judy fGer- trude Caplanb is younger and shy of boys but has a lively and amusing imagination. Harry Graves fKen Rillieb the father, a middle aged man with greying hair, loses his job through his daughter Judy's imagination and this leads to all sorts of amusing incidents which somehow manage to straighten themselves out. The mother, Grace Graves CPatricia Outraml, tries hard to keep the peace between the two girls who are at each others throats continually. What starts Judy's imagination off is a mysterious uncle of theirs who no one will discuss. Through a scheme of J udy's, the daughter of Harry's boss, Ellen Curtis meets Uncle Willis, falls in love and marries him. Mr. Curtis doesn't like this and when in a furious arguement with Harry, fires him. But all ends up well with Harry getting his job back and Judy having a date with a boy. The pace of the story is quick and energetic with one incident after another, unfolding into a wonderful, heart-warming and humorous story. Bob Murphy WEST HILL HIGH SCHOOL BAND The West Hill High School Band, under the supervision of Mr. Etienne, and with the help of Mr. Ringwood had a very successful season. Besides playing at several assemblies, Home 8c School Association meetings, and the Spring Concert, the band performed at a few of the Senior football games. The conductor and mem- bers of this group are certainly to be praised for their fine showing.

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- 4- .. SKI CLUB TIIE WEST HILL REPORTER The West Hill Reporter is the school's bi- weekly publication. The students have just as much fun reading it as do the reporters in writing the paper. The news is kept up to date by the few eagle-eyed reporters who prowl about the school seeking interesting stories. The editorial staff meets three times a week in the Typing Room. Herb Smith and John Hunt are co--editors in chief, assisted by Marilyn Fish- man and Orian Field, as news editors, Ken Farlie takes care of the social news, Allan Manis and Barbara Lapin take care of boys' and girls' sports respectively. Art work is done by Milan Zipay, while Donna Turnbull and Gale Arms- trong are Fad and Fashions editors. The news- paper is under the guidance of Mr. Stanley. Our whole staff consists of only fifteen students. We also received several articles from interested individuals. Although our staff was so small this year, we hope that you, the students, were satisfied. Next year, we hope to increase our staff considerably. Marilyn Fishman, X-F Herb Smith, X-F WEST HILL HIGH SCHOOL SKI CLUB This year at West Hill, a ski club was inau- gurated. The club was extremely successful, boasting a membership of one hundred and eighty boys and girls. Excursions by chartered bus were made every Saturday, to the Laurent- ians, and a wonderful time was had by all. At the weekly meetings all facets of skiing were discussed, along with the showing of excellent instructional films. Those appointed to the executive were Stuart Ramsey, President, Sandra Ramsey as Vice Presi- dent, and Saul Arbess as Treasurer, and Betty Bock, Secretary. It is hoped that next year the entire school, including the teaching staff, will become active members of the club. Saul Arbess, XI-D, Treasurer